Criminal Employment Law

At W-LEGAL, our lawyers specialising in criminal employment law advise and defend companies, their directors and employees, whether they are complainants or under investigation. We act at every stage of criminal or administrative investigations (DREETS, DREAL, DGCCRF) in relation to all types of offences arising under employment law.

Comprehensive support, from investigation to hearing

We represent you in complex situations such as:
Voluntary interviews, police custody and first-appearance questioning.
Criminal proceedings, including guilty-plea procedures (CRPC), summonses served by a bailiff, and summonses issued by a judicial police officer (COPJ).
Defence before criminal courts, including the Police Court, Criminal Court, Court of Appeal and, where applicable, the Assize Court.

Recognised expertise in combating illegal employment practices

The growing complexity of employment regulation has enabled us to develop specific expertise in areas such as:
Defending companies accused of undeclared work, whether through concealment of activity or employees.
Posting-of-workers fraud within the European single market, where we represent companies and individuals in administrative inspections and criminal proceedings.

Criminal employment law offences handled by W-LEGAL

Our lawyers handle a broad range of offences, including:
Social Security:
Employee health and safety rules (Articles L.4741-1 et seq. of the French Labour Code)
Undeclared work: deliberate concealment of salaried employment.
Unlawful supply of labour.
Employment of foreign workers without work permits.
Obstruction offences: interference with the functioning of employee representative bodies (CSE).
Discrimination, whether in recruitment or disciplinary action.
Moral or sexual harassment.
Violence, trafficking of workers, forced labour and violations of human dignity.

A tailored defence focused on your needs

When facing serious allegations or complex investigations, W-LEGAL provides you with a team of experienced and committed lawyers with in-depth knowledge of criminal employment law. Our priority is to defend your interests rigorously and effectively while protecting your reputation and your future.

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